In order to allow for the cupola the framing of the roof does not extend to the peak.
Framing hip roof cupola.
Piece of 2x2 as a hub.
You can frame the cupola on top of your existing roof but be sure you have solid blocking under the outside walls of the cupola.
Screw the hub to two of the rafters and fasten the other two by driving 3 in.
These are pretty easy to frame.
Good directions carlisle 36 in x 49 in white vinyl cupola with copper roof.
This video explains in detail how to build a hip roof.
Screws through the rafters into the hub.
In this video i will show you how to cover the roof of a cupola with sheet metal.
Join the rafters using a 6 1 2 in.
The framing for this roof is a symmetrical hip roof with large overhangs and a cupola.
My contractor buddy built the frame out of wood and wants a metal roof.
This blocking will transfer the load of the cupola to the roof trusses or to the roof rafters.
Fasten the rafters together.